1. 2018 Parent Meeting
March 4th
RCI Commons
Our Mission: To provide a competitive and fun baseball opportunity for the youth of Oregon School District

2. Board of Directors / Officers
Brian Knobel – President
Brian Osterhaus – Vice President
Dan Enz – Secretary
Karl Eck – Treasurer

3. Board of Directors Bob Head Jason Holtman John Landas Tom Jones
Jeff Walter
Jake Soule
Chris Abraham

4. Support Team Tournament Director – Brian Osterhaus
Registration- Jason Holtman
Equipment – Jeff Walter/Tom Jones
Sponsorships – John Landas
Have an interest in umpiring youth games or know someone who does?
Contact Brian Knobel

5. Registration Options Grade Developmental Tournament 4K T-Ball N/A K
T-Ball or Coach Pitch
1st
Coach or Machine Pitch
2nd
Machine Pitch
3rd
Minor League
9U Travel
4th
10U Travel
5th
Little League
11U Travel
6th
12U Travel
7th
Pony League
13U Travel
8th
Teener League
14U Travel

6. Concussion Law 2011 Wisconsin Act 172
Informational notices are provided on our website.
Coaches must remove any player they suspect has had a concussion. The player cannot resume participation until a medical provider has cleared him.

7. Competitive Matrix
Documents the Board of Directors’ philosophy and expectations.
League Directors and/or Board Members are responsible for ensuring coaches adhere to the requirements therein.
Visit for a copy.

8. Coaches 3rd Grade (9U)- Aaron LaVoy 4th Grade (10U) – Bob Head
5th Grade (11U) – Dave Waite
6th Grade (12U) – Kevin Kupcho
7th Grade (13U) – Jamie Bush
8th Grade (14U) – Jake Soule

9. Selection Process
All players registered with OYBL are eligible to play on a travel team unless they are playing on another traveling team outside of Oregon.
Oregon Youth Baseball Travel Team Protocol document explains the selection process and other information regarding travel teams. This can be found on our website at in documents under the resources tab.

10. Selection Process
Tryouts – Sunday, March 11 at Oregon High School fieldhouse and indoor batting cages.
Oregon High School baseball coaching staff evaluates performance.
Players are evaluated on their abilities in the areas of hitting, fielding, and throwing.
Parents are not allowed in the gym during tryouts.

11. March 11 Tryout Schedule 3rd Grade (9U): 8:00-9:00
4th Grade (10U): 9:15-10:15
5th Grade (11U): 10:30-11:30
7th Grade (13U): 11:45-12:45
6th Grade (12U): 1:00-2:00
8th Grade (14U): 2:15-3:15

12. 2019 Travel Team Tryouts September 9 at Faust Field
More information will be ed over the summer with details as well as posted on our website.
Outside tryouts will allow us to do more.
Allow for optional practices throughout the winter.

13. Fees Other possible costs: Baseball pants, socks, bat, helmet, cleats.
* Includes jersey that player keeps at end of season.
Grade
Fee*
3rd
$225
4th-8th
$255

14. 3rd-6th Grade Play in Cal Ripken League
3rd and 4th grade play on Tuesday and Friday, 5th and 6th grade play on Monday and Friday
Weekend tournaments
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Field Dimensions
- Pitcher’s Mound
- Bases
46’
60’
50’
70’

15. 7th Grade Travel Play in Babe Ruth League
7th grade plays on Tuesday and Saturday
Games are played on a full-sized diamond
60’ 6” pitcher’s mound
90’ bases

16. 8th Grade Travel
Play in Rock River Jr League (Teener) plus tournaments
8th grade may play league games Monday-Friday
Games are played on a full-sized diamond
60’ 6” pitcher’s mound
90’ bases

17. Bats and Cleats
9U-13U: Must have USA baseball marking on it /8” barrel maximum.
14U: Must have USA baseball marking on it or BBCOR Weight to Length ratio -3 or /8” barrel maximum.
9U-12U: Rubber cleats only.
13U-14U: Metal cleats are allowed.

18. Batting Helmets
OYBL is no longer furnishing helmets for Machine Pitch on up.
Reason: Concussion safety. By purchasing your own you can make sure the helmet properly fits your child.
We’ve included a helmet on the spirit pack order You can also purchase at Dick’s Sporting Goods during Oregon Youth Baseball appreciation day and get 20% off.
Batting Helmets

19. Equipment Exchange Saturday, April 7- Oregon High School
12:00-1:00- bring in items for the exchange
Acceptable items: cleats, bats, gloves, helmets, and catcher’s equipment.
1:00-5:00 or until all items are gone. Items are available on a first come first serve basis.

20. Dick’s Sporting Goods Offer
Appreciation Days
4/1 – 4/2/2017
DICK’s Sporting Goods
237 W Towne Mall
Madison, WI 53719
Oregon Youth Baseball
Appreciation Days
4/7/18 – 4/8/18
DICK’s Sporting Goods
237 W Towne Mall
Madison, WI 53719
20% off throughout the store

21. OYBL Hosted Tournaments
9U, 10U, 14U: June 15-17
11U – 13U: July 13-15
Tournament administration
OYBL expects parents of players to help maintain fields and keep score. This is our major fundraiser and helps keep registration fees down.
Sign up options will be sent out prior to tournaments
Watch for s

22. Reminder – Important Dates
March 11 – Tournament team tryouts
March 17- Travel teams will be posted on website
April 7– Equipment exchange
April 15 – Coaches Meeting
Mid or late April – Travel team practices begin
May 4- Youth Night at the Varsity Baseball Game vs Monroe (5:00)
June – 9U, 10U, 14U Tournament
July – 11U-13U Tournament
September Travel Team Tryouts

23. Please Support our Sponsors
Troy Spilde American Family Insurance Agency
Chad T. Mueller D.D.S.
Dirty Ducts Environmental
Orange Whip Design, LLC
Gorman and Company
Headquarters
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Lycon
Brothers HVAC
Thysse
Cutler Financial Group
Oregon Community Bank
Shackelford Heating & Cooling
Pure Integrity Homes- Remax
LiteWire
Smart Motors
State Bank of Cross Plains
Union Bank & Trust
Minter Group
Greenscapes
Door Creek Dental
Edward Jones
Avid Plumbing
Please contact John Landas if you’re interested
in sponsoring OYBL.

24. Play Ball!!!
Check our website, “like” us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter to receive updates regarding the league.
“Spirit Pack” clothing order link on our website. Order will also be ed out. Order code is ORYB18. Deadline is March 20.
Questions and Comments?
Board members are available after the meeting.
Thank you very much for attending!